“But I suppose if there is any contact, like anybody else, I would talk to them.

“I would speak to them.”

The wrong choice

Allardyce knows a lot about saving teams from the threat of relegation. He isn’t so experienced when it comes to dragging a team up into the Premier League from the Championship – although he did manage to do it once with West Ham United in 2012.

Allardyce’s brand of football is not dissimilar to that of Bruce’s, which the majority of Villa fans grew tired of.

The former England man has his uses in the football management scene, but Villa need a change.

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Villa need a younger man at the helm who is full of fresh ideas and can implement an attractive brand that will bring about positive results.

Some Villa fans definitely don’t want him

There has been a big reaction to Allardyce linking himself with the job, and some Villa supporters are against him succeeding Bruce:

The football has been unattractive under Bruce this season. Villa should appoint a younger manager who can inspire the team to entertain the fans. Early days, but look how well Lampard is doing with Derby.

Tom is a Public Relations (Sports) graduate who has built up experience in digital football writing and original content production, with words having reached millions online. Also very partial to a cheeky pub quiz.